Matthew Henry · Verse 11
It is men's wisdom to mind their business, and follow an honest calling. But it is folly to neglect business; and the grace of God teaches men to disdain nothing but sin.
Proverbs 12:11
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
BSB
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
KJV
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
ASV
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.
BBE
He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.
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